Participants got their "bell rung" at the 2nd annual Bell Ringer 5 Hour Run/Hike this past weekend in Thornhill

"We're a cross-country ski team, putting on a running race, on bike trails" was the quote from Race Director Cheryl Koop who along with a host of volunteers organized the second annual "Bell Ringer" this past weekend, a five-hour run/hike which took place on some private property in Thornhill on September 21st.

The race format was roughly a 5km single track trail, mostly dirt or grass and some rocks/stones, 100 meters of elevation per lap and the goal was to try and complete as many laps as your mind and body could handle over five hours!

For the first time in years, it's looking like a dry weekend for Canada's Largest ATV Derby in St. Jean

The past few years have plagued the St. Jean ATV derby with rain and poor weather but for the 2024 derby, it is looking dry, warm and the organizers could not be more excited!

Held every year on the third weekend in September, the population of St. Jean can double and sometimes triple with the number of machines, people and campers that roll into town for Canada's Largest ATV/UTV Derby.

In addition to all the muddy fun, the group Almost Famous will be performing Friday night and Ricky Smits take the stage on Saturday.

Shop local artisans this weekend at the third annual Gallery in the Park Blue House Market

As part of the Pembina Valley Studio Tour, happening this coming weekend, the Blue House Market is returning for the third year to Altona's Gallery in the Park (GITP). The event will take place Saturday, September 14th inside the Schwartz House.

There will be twenty-one vendors at the market, which is one up from last year, they will be set up on both floors of the Schwartz House and some will even be selling their wares outside on the patio as well!

Altona to host second Gospel Music Festival

After the overwhelming success of the inaugural Altona Gospel Music Festival in 2023, they have decided to host another one this Summer and it's coming up Saturday, August 17 in the Altona Park!

Peter Letkeman, one of the organizers of the event chatted with CFAM Morning Show co-host Zack Driedger and sent out the invite to everyone to come enjoy eight performances on the park stage, including himself!